A source close to him reportedly told The Sun: “Thomas is absolutely delighted. He heard the news before it was made public and was overjoyed. He thinks Meghan will make a great mum as she is already so maternal.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently on their first royal tour [Getty]

Meghan and Harry received their first baby gifts in Australia[Getty]

Meghan gave fans the first glimpse of her blossoming baby bump [Getty]

“Thomas sees this as a chance to fix the problems between him, Meghan and Harry. He is desperate to be there for his grandchild and wants to play an active role in their life.”

Meghan and Harry's baby news comes as they embark on their first royal tour together, with the married couple currently in Australia before they prepare to head to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand over the next two weeks.

Upon arrival, Harry said: “G'day your excellency, ladies and gentlemen, it is obviously great to be back in Australia.

“We are delighted to be here, and really impressed to see you serving beer and tea at an afternoon reception, in true Aussie style.”

Prince William's brother later added: "We also genuinely couldn't think of a better place to announce the upcoming baby, whether it's a boy or a girl, so thank you very much."

Meghan alongside her mother Doria Ragland and Prince Harry [Getty]

Meghan and Doria have a very close relationship [Getty]

Doria Ragland was welcomed into the Royal Family after daughter Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in May[Kensington Palace/ Alexi Lubomirski]

Doria Ragland arrived at St George's Chapel on her daughter's wedding day [Getty]

Doria Ragland, Prince Charles, and Camilla walked down the steps at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [Getty]

Meghan and Doria in 2015 before her marriage to Prince Harry [Getty]

Meghan Markle in an old Instagram image with her mother [Instagram]

Meghan Markle's father Thomas has reportedly spoken out on her baby news[ITV]